Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed immediately that the Ukrainian military has achieved “tangible outcomes” within the Kharkiv area (northeast), which has been beneath heavy Russian assault since Could 10.
“Within the Kharkiv area, our forces are exterminating the invaders, the outcomes are tangible,” he mentioned in a video message broadcast tonight.
Since launching their fierce offensive, the insurgents have captured a number of places on this Ukrainian area bordering Russia, forcing Kiev to hurry reinforcements.
President Zelensky estimated that it could have been the “first wave” of a wider offensive to seize Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest metropolis after the capital Kyiv.
For his half, Kremlin strongman Vladimir Putin argued that Moscow’s intention was to create a “safety zone” on Ukrainian soil to forestall strikes on Russia’s border areas.
Ukraine’s normal workers of nationwide protection mentioned immediately that “combating continues within the north of the town of Vovchansk and within the Staritsya district” of Kharkiv, however “the scenario is beneath management.”
In his message this night, the Ukrainian president additionally mentioned that combating is raging within the Donetsk area, naming the areas of Kramatorsk and Kurakovo.
In keeping with the Ukrainian Basic Employees, the Russian military has tried unsuccessfully within the final 24 hours to trigger cracks within the Ukrainian protection. “The scenario stays tense, however beneath management,” he assured.
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